More than 700 guests flooded Onwentsia Club during the Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital’s (NLFH) Parisian-inspired family carnival, kicking off the organization’s two million dollar pledge in support of the new hospital. Co-chaired by Melissa Goltra and Kristin McCain, the evening featured a family-style dinner, paddle raise, and silent auction, as well as performances by Cirque Dreams. Thomas McAfee, NLFH President, welcomed guest speaker Ed Whemer, President and CEO of Wintrust Financial. Over $425,00 was raised.

Chris, Diana, William, and Summer Webb

Edwina and Nancy Smith

Terri LeClercq, Ginny Noble, Julie LeClercq, Christian Noble

Beth McIlvaine, Peter DeSantiago

Polly ReQua, Amanda Duchow, Brynn Waligora

The Koliatsis Family

Becky Milliman, Kristin McCain, Melissa Goltra, Jen Horan

The Byun Family
Photography by Larry Miller